Helen6869

If you have used Barbara Brackman's book Civil War Sampler and made these blocks please let me know how you used the directions. The directions on pages 6 and 7 have me a little confused. Thanks to anyone who knows something about these blocks. I really want to make a small sampler from them. I am used to making blocks from strips etc. so this is new to me. I have never made one by cutting triangles or rectangles out and putting small pieces together. Hope I haven't "bitten off more than I can chew!" thanks in advance!

Geri B

Not have done that particular pattern set...but, cutting out triangles, squares, etc., is like working a picture puzzle.....cut correctly and sewed precisely they will go together just fine, and you will have learned a new technique. Just take your time and sew slowly.....let us know your progress...

Helen6869

yep that's one thing that's worrying me. the cutting correctly. Most pieces are measured in 1/8 " increments, exp, 7/8 and 3/8. Never done this before. Am going to make a sample block today out of old scraps to see if I can figure this all out. Thanks for the help!